Here in Concord, CA, the Hyundai Veloster isn't the only vehicle in our lineup that has been catching the eye of our customers. The recently refreshed 2013 Hyundai Sonata is a study in eco-friendly simplicity, and has been gaining traction with California car buyers who want to reduce their carbon footprint.
Improvements to the Sonata include a more powerful lithium-polymer battery pack. This power source made the jump from 34 kW to 47kW, and was even able to decrease in size, which leaves even more cargo space in the trunk.
Our friends at Hyundai are boasting that the 2013 Sonata's aerodynamic design gives it the lowest drag coefficient of any production vehicle sold in the U.S. This helps to contribute to the outstanding 38 mpg that the Sonata is estimated to receive.
Of course, this car doesn't just run on batteries alone. The lithium-polymer battery is paired with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. Together they get the Sonata to roll with 199 horsepower.
Just last year, sales of the new Sonata jumped 74 percent, and with the current direction fuel prices are headed, we are sure to see more and more of these models on the streets of Concord.
Come test drive a Sonata for yourself when you swing by the Future Hyundai of Concord showroom located at 1051 Burnett Ave Concord, CA 94520. With a full Hyundai service department, we are your source for tune-ups and repairs in the Oakland and Fairfield areas.
